Pear

Pear VC envisions a future where visionary founders are empowered to create category-defining companies that reshape industries and impact lives globally. Our mission is to forge deep partnerships that blend capital with operational wisdom, unlocking startup potential at the earliest stages to drive meaningful innovation.

We exist to build a thriving ecosystem where early ventures in AI, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and beyond receive not just funding but the guidance, mentorship, and network access critical to long-term success. By leveraging our collective founder experience and disciplined, founder-centric approach, we enable startups to confidently navigate the fundamental challenges of growth and scale.

Through initiatives like PearX and a relentless focus on partnership, Pear VC is shaping a future where the next generation of transformative companies thrive with intention, integrity, and ambition, setting new standards for sustainable innovation.

Having tracked Pear VC's evolution since their Pejman Mar Ventures days, we're consistently impressed by how they've redefined early-stage investing. Their approach isn't just about writing checks — it's about building companies from the ground up, and they've got the track record to prove it's working.

A Founder-First Philosophy That Shows

What catches our eye about Pear is their deeply hands-on approach. With a team of former founders who've launched 13 companies themselves, they're not just investors — they're battle-tested operators. This translates into practical, been-there-done-that guidance that's worth its weight in gold for early-stage founders.

More Than Just Another Checkbook

The numbers tell a compelling story: $800 million under management, three IPOs, and seven unicorns including DoorDash and Gusto. But what's more interesting is how they get there. Their PearX accelerator is particularly clever — a 12-week intensive that catches companies at their earliest stages, when guidance matters most.

Where They Really Shine

Pear VC excels with founders who are looking for true partnership rather than just capital. Their sweet spot is writing checks between $250K and $6M, but the real value is in their operational support. They're especially strong in cutting-edge sectors like AI, healthcare, and climate tech.

We've noticed they're particularly good at identifying founders who are building in large markets but taking unique approaches. Their consistent presence on the Midas List isn't just luck — it's a reflection of their ability to spot and nurture breakthrough ideas before they become obvious to everyone else.